Shinto shrine
Ikisu Jinja
息栖神社（いきすじんじゃ）
Kamisu, Ibaraki Prefecture
An ancient shrine resting in a forest of the Suigō (water country), called one of the Tōgoku Sansha (Three Shrines of the East) together with Kashima Jingū and Katori Jingū. It enshrines Kunado no Kami as its principal kami, with Ame no Torifune no Kami and the three Sumiyoshi kami enshrined together in the same hall, and it is known for the two wells called "Oshioi" beside the first torii.
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
Enshrined kami: Kunado no Kami (principal kami); enshrined together in the same hall: Ame no Torifune no Kami and the three Sumiyoshi kami
History and things to know
Shrine tradition holds that it was founded in the reign of Emperor Ōjin, and it is said that in Daidō 2 (807) Fujiwara no Uchimaro, on the imperial order of Emperor Heizei, moved it from 日川 to its present site at Ikisu. It is thought to correspond to the "Okitsuse Jinja" that appears in the Sandai Jitsuroku. Its buildings were rebuilt in Kyōhō 8 (1723), later burned down in Shōwa 35, and were reconstructed in Shōwa 38 (1963).
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
Opening hours, access, areas open to visitors, and events can change. Please check the latest guidance from the shrine or temple itself before you go.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 息栖神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-21 確認）
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